A captivating new gallery showcases the remarkable photographic talent of Guardian readers from across the globe, offering a visual journey from the frosty banks of the River Trent to the dramatic peaks of Patagonia.
A Chilly Dip and Global Vistas
The collection, published on Tuesday 13 January 2026, features a diverse array of scenes and subjects. One of the most striking images comes from Hoveringham, Nottinghamshire, where photographer David Eberlin captured a hardy swimmer braving the waters of the Notts County Sailing Club without a wetsuit on a day when temperatures plunged to -5C.
This wintry British scene is contrasted by a burst of colour from the Southern Hemisphere. Rosemary Logan travelled from Australia to Lake Ōhau on New Zealand's South Island specifically to photograph the dazzlingly colourful lupins that bloom there in spring.
From Urban Moments to Wild Encounters
The gallery beautifully juxtaposes human activity with the natural world. In London, Sofoulis Iacovou framed a serene sunset at Alexandra Palace, while Gill Scott found whimsy in King's Cross as a giant polar bear ornament received a pedicure before being used as station decoration.
Wildlife features prominently, with Richard Robinson celebrating his first success in photographing an otter in the wild in North Yorkshire. He notes a bittersweet element, mentioning that regulars to the area are cautious about publicising locations, as not everyone welcomes the otters' return. From Canada, Roxanne Gregory snapped a tense moment on her Sunshine Coast deck in British Columbia, where a mama coyote was seen eyeing a raccoon.
Solstice Reflections and Harbour Lights
The collection also touches on deeper themes. Stewart Green's image of a grey winter solstice at Stonehenge, Wiltshire, is described as signalling the end of a grey year, with the photographer expressing hope for brighter days ahead as daylight lengthens.
Meanwhile, the working world is represented in Mima Kapches's shot of San Antonio harbour in Chile, where people were loading a ship and working into the night under a stunning sunset. The gallery is a testament to the keen eyes of amateur photographers worldwide, finding beauty in the everyday, the remote, and the extraordinary.
